Liggins PhD student Clara Han has helped us understand how nutrition supports healthy mums and their babies. Now it's time to take her expertise to the world.
Meet ClaraAyamita did her undergraduate and masters degrees in India before moving to New Zealand to study the composition of human breast milk for her PhD.
Meet AyamitaCristal, a doctoral candidate in Perinatal Sciences from the Dominican Republic, is investigating factors contributing to preterm births in New Zealand.
Meet CristalFor her PhD in Perinatal Science, Phyllis is investigating gestational diabetes management in New Zealand and its long-term effects on maternal health.
Meet PhyllisBriar is a current Liggins Institute doctoral candidate researching equity and preterm birth care in Aotearoa NZ as part of the Taonga Tuku Iho project.
Meet BriarThrough her research, doctoral candidate Woroud aims to advance our understanding of healthy ageing in adults with cerebral palsy (CP).
Meet WoroudLiggins Institute student Nishantika is researching the interaction between diet and ageing for her PhD in Health Sciences.
Meet NishantikaNicholas is undertaking a PhD in Biomedical Science focusing on the gene-regulatory mechanisms driving Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Meet NicholasCatriona is undertaking a PhD in Biomedical Science with the Liggins Institute, investigating the genetics of autism and co-occurring conditions.
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